Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Bake It Again

It seems like over a year ago that I first developed the Twice Baked Tater recipe for my cookbook. But for some reason, I'm just now getting around to testing it for the second time.

After trying the taters again on Monday, I'm not sure why I waited so long. This one's a real winner. I'm proud of it. Last time, I topped the taters with vegan cheeze, but I opted to try these guys without it this time since faux cheeze is always an optional ingredient in my recipes. Some folks just don't like it, and others can't afford it or don't have access. These twice-baked potatoes were just fine without the cheeze, though it does look pretty when it gets all melty on top.

They're little meat-like chunks of soy protein on a stick. I found them in the freezer section of the Winchester Farmers Market (a gigantuan Asian/Mexican market in Memphis).

I'd never had Veat before, but these were very tasty. They had just the right amount of chewiness without too much of a meaty mouthfeel (I love that word!). I dipped them in extra vegan satay sauce that I picked at the same market. Quick, delicious, convenient! Since the bites come three to a stick, they'd be perfect for entertaining.

22 comments:

It is really thoughtful of you to make the vegan cheese an option in your recipes. We can't find it over here very often, so it is really great that your recipes don't rely on it. Those potatoes look delicious, can't wait for the recipe.

Baked potatoes are in my top ten, I like 'em with Earth Balance, a little salt, pepper, steamed broccoli & grilled onions, the best!I've seen Veaty plenty of times, but never knew anyone who tried it - I always liked satay as a pregan, now I'm gonna try this!

Do you eat the skin of those "taters?" I LOVE potato skins dipped in ketchup! Now I'm craving it after seeing those pics! Also, I am one of those fake cheese haters. I just haven't found a brand I can take. No worries though! :)-A

What's not to love about potatoes? I used to make a recipe for twice-baked potato skins that was really good! You bake the potatoes, scoop out the flesh, and cut them in thirds. Then you dip them in olive oil and sprinkle a spice mix on them and bake 'em up. They were delicious. Thanks for reminding me about them, I'll have to make them again! Can't wait for your cookbook to be able to try all your awesome recipes :)

Twice-baked potatoes are awesome, but haven't made any in ages. These look great. I've never tried satay, though it sounds delicious, and I've had a jar of satay sauce on my shelf for months. Never tried veat either, but it sounds really good.

i love the word mouthfeel, too! used it the other day & dan was like "oh, that's such a cool word!" cracked me up.

your twice baked potatoes look great, Bianca! dan made us some for dinner last night and they were delicious. i can't wait to test yours out - they look so golden & gooooood - i love that you topped them with some scallions, too.

i haven't tried veat, but i'll keep an eye out for it. the texture seems great & they sound yummy, fo 'sho!